Harwich, Massachusetts population by gender
The table below shows Harwich town's population by gender
| Gender | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 6,869 | 50.86% |
| Male | 6,637 | 49.14% |
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Harwich, Massachusetts population by gender, in percentage
The female percentage in the USA is 50.50% while the male percentage is 49.50%, compared to 50.86% females and 49.14% males in Harwich, Massachusetts.
The above comparison shows there are more females than males in the Harwich town town as compared to the nation.
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Harwich, Massachusetts population by gender.
There is a slight majority of female population, with 50.86% of total population being female.
Harwich, Massachusetts gender ratio
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021
In Harwich, Massachusetts, there are less men than women. The Harwich, Massachusetts gender ratio is 96.6:100 i.e. 96.6 men to 100 women (0.966).
This ratio is lower than the national average of 98:100 i.e 98 men to 100 women (0.980).
Harwich, Massachusetts gender ratio by age
In Harwich, Massachusetts, the sex ratio for children under 18 years is 212.6 boys per 100 girls (212.6:100).Having said that, for seniors aged 80 and older, there are 47.5 males per 100 females (47.5:100).
On the national level, the sex ratio (male per 100 females) for under 18 age group is 104.8:100, and 65.6:100 for the senior population 80 years and older.
Harwich, Massachusetts gender ratio by age
The table below lists the male and female population in each age group along with the gender ratio for Harwich, Massachusetts.
| Age Group | Population (Male) | Population (Female) | Gender Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 252 | 68 | 3.71 |
| 5 to 9 years | 305 | 193 | 1.58 |
| 10 to 14 years | 298 | 112 | 2.66 |
| 15 to 19 years | 385 | 159 | 2.42 |
| 20 to 24 years | 667 | 150 | 4.45 |
| 25 to 29 years | 186 | 150 | 1.24 |
| 30 to 34 years | 183 | 291 | 0.63 |
| 35 to 39 years | 200 | 257 | 0.78 |
| 40 to 44 years | 244 | 434 | 0.56 |
| 45 to 49 years | 268 | 281 | 0.95 |
| 50 to 54 years | 324 | 314 | 1.03 |
| 55 to 59 years | 362 | 905 | 0.40 |
| 60 to 64 years | 997 | 626 | 1.59 |
| 65 to 69 years | 643 | 849 | 0.76 |
| 70 to 74 years | 646 | 770 | 0.84 |
| 75 to 79 years | 312 | 541 | 0.58 |
| 80 to 84 years | 134 | 279 | 0.48 |
| 85 years and over | 231 | 490 | 0.47 |
Interesting observation from the above table:
- The sex ratio at birth is 3.706 i.e. 370.6 boys per 100 girls.
- For the 60-64 years, the sex ratio is 1.593 i.e. 59.3 more men per 100 women.
- While for senior most population of 85+ age group, the sex ratio is 0.471 i.e. 47.1 senior men per 100 senior women.
Harwich, Massachusetts population by gender & age
For male population, the largest age group is 60-64 years with a population of 997. Whereas, for the female population, the largest age group is 55-59 years with a population of 905.
As you can note from the above numbers, the largest age group for men and women are different.
FIGURE 2
Harwich, Massachusetts population by gender and age.
Largest age group (population): Male # 60-64 years (997) | Female # 55-59 years (905).
Under the age of 5, there are 252 boys and 68 girls in Harwich, Massachusetts. Thus there are 184 more boys than girls under the age of 5.
Between the age group of 60-64 years, there are 997 males and 626 females in Harwich, Massachusetts. Thus there are 371 more males than females between the age of 60 and 64 years.
For the senior most age group of 85+ years, there are 231 males and 490 females.
Things to know
What percent of Harwich, Massachusetts is female?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Harwich, Massachusetts population of 13,506, 50.86% percent are females.
What percentage of Harwich, Massachusetts is male?
According to the ACS survey, of the total Harwich, Massachusetts population of 13,506, 49.14% percent are males.
What is the male to female ratio in Harwich, Massachusetts?
In Harwich, Massachusetts, the male to female ratio is 96.6:100 i.e. 96.6 men to 100 women (0.966).
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates